15 cans compared

Weruva vs Ziwi Peak

Both brands land close on carbs: 5.8% of calories for the typical Weruva can and 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Weruva has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Weruva

Ziwi Peak

Weruva vs Ziwi Peak at a glance

Typical values are the middle recipe of each brand. Shares are of calories, so textures compare fairly. Marked cells show the better value where the gap is meaningful.

	Weruva	Ziwi Peak
Cans we compare	10	5
Typical carbs, % of calories	5.8%	6.3%
Carb range	0–12.4%	5.9–13.2%
Recipes under 10% carbs	7 of 10	3 of 5
Typical protein, % of calories	66%	38%
Typical fat, % of calories	24%	56%
Calories per ounce	20	32
Calories per can	51–78	87–104
Recipes with published phosphorus	6 of 10	0 of 5
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	284 mg	—
Confirmed for kittens	0 of 10	5 of 5
Chicken-free recipes	5 of 10	4 of 5
Fish-free recipes	4 of 10	4 of 5
Textures	Flaked, Chunks in gravy, Shreds in broth, Pâté	Pâté

Lowest-carb can from each brand

The recipe with the smallest share of calories from carbohydrate on each side, leaving out toppers meant for supplemental feeding.

Put these two side by side

Weruva3 oz

Mideast Feast

Flaked · 63 kcal per can

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 77%
Phosphorus: 268mg

Protein 77%Fat 23%Carbs 0%

Low carbHigh proteinNo chicken

Ziwi Peak3 oz

Lamb Recipe

Pâté · 102 kcal per can

Carbs: 5.9%
Protein: 37%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 37%Fat 57%Carbs 6%

Low carbNo chickenNo fish

Same texture, head to head

For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.

Texture	Weruva	Ziwi Peak
Pâté	Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 56 kcal	Lamb Recipe5.9% carbs · 37% protein · 102 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Neither brand has a clear edge on carbs. Pick by recipe: Weruva’s lowest is Mideast Feast (0%), Ziwi Peak’s is Lamb Recipe (5.9%).

For kidney concerns

Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 mg per 100 kcal). Ziwi Peak doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Only recipes with a published value can be checked, so start from those and confirm targets with your vet.

For kittens

Weruva has 0 of 10 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Ziwi Peak has 5 of 5. A missing statement doesn’t mean a can is unsuitable, only that we couldn’t verify it.

For allergies and picky eaters

Chicken-free: Weruva 5 of 10, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Fish-free: Weruva 4 of 10, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Textures: Weruva makes flaked, chunks in gravy, shreds in broth, pâté; Ziwi Peak makes pâté.

Questions about Weruva vs Ziwi Peak

Is Weruva or Ziwi Peak lower in carbs?

Both brands land close on carbs: 5.8% of calories for the typical Weruva can and 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Weruva has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5.

Which has more protein, Weruva or Ziwi Peak?

Ziwi Peak. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 66% for Weruva. Weruva has 10 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Ziwi Peak has 0 of 5.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Weruva. Its cans average 20 calories per ounce against 32 for Ziwi Peak, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Weruva and Ziwi Peak publish phosphorus?

Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 mg per 100 kcal). Ziwi Peak doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Weruva or Ziwi Peak?

Carbs are what matter most, and the two brands are close. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Mideast Feast (0%) from Weruva or Lamb Recipe (5.9%) from Ziwi Peak. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.